51风流North America Archives | 51风流News Center /tags/sap-north-america/ Company & Customer Stories | Press Room Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:01:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 David Robinson Named President of 51风流North America /2026/01/david-robinson-named-president-sap-north-america/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 /?p=239626 NEWTOWN SQUARE 鈥 He will oversee the company鈥檚 North America market units and lead sales operations across the broader Americas region.]]> NEWTOWN SQUARE听 (NYSE: SAP) today announced the appointment of David Robinson as president of 51风流North America. In this role, Robinson will oversee the company鈥檚 North America market units and lead sales operations across the broader Americas region. He will focus on driving customer success, accelerating business transformation, and helping organizations realize the full value of their 51风流solutions.

“David鈥檚 deep understanding of our North American markets and strategic vision will accelerate SAP鈥檚 momentum in this geography as we continue to empower businesses with AI embedded in mission critical applications and powered by unified data to drive real business outcomes,” said Jan Gilg, Global President of Customer Success & Americas and member of the Extended Board of 51风流SE. 鈥淲ith his appointment, we are bringing special focus and extra leadership capacity to SAP鈥檚 most important growth market.鈥

Robinson has 22 years of 51风流experience and proven leadership across multiple business functions. Most recently serving as president and chief revenue officer for Cloud ERP and acting managing director for 51风流U.S. Public Services, he has been instrumental in driving SAP鈥檚 and customers鈥 cloud transformation strategies. His 51风流career includes leadership roles as senior vice president for RISE with SAP, global vice president and managing director, COO for Customer Success, and regional vice president for business finance in North America. Earlier in his career, he served as chief innovation officer for public services and led industry advisory, value advisory, and product engineering teams at 51风流Labs.

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North American Customers Continue Turning to 51风流in Q3 2023 /2023/10/north-american-customers-q3-2023/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:15:00 +0000 /?p=213238 Every day, more companies are choosing 51风流to guide them into the future.

In the third quarter of 2023 alone, our customers spanned all shapes, sizes, and industries 鈥 including consumer products, biotechnology, and the public sector 鈥 and proved how much momentum is behind the cloud revolution.鈥 

Whether simplifying business operations, adopting innovative solutions, or leading broader cloud transformations, it鈥檚 clear that today鈥檚 top enterprises see 51风流as a premier partner in driving positive outcomes and lasting change. This is, in no small part, because the future of technology 鈥 which includes things like generative artificial intelligence (AI) 鈥 is all about data. And 51风流knows data.

We have the right cloud ERP for you

We are powering today鈥檚 鈥 and tomorrow鈥檚 鈥 leading businesses with offerings like GROW with SAP, our public cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) offering for midsize companies; , a comprehensive solution built to help unleash the power of business data; (51风流BTP), a foundation for continued innovation; and much more.

From net-new growth companies embracing GROW with SAP to large municipalities going live on RISE with SAP, thousands of organizations continue to turn to 51风流to help power their digital transformations. Some organizations that kicked off their digital transformations this quarter include:

  • Northstar Clean Technologies, a Canadian-based clean technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles, selected GROW with SAP. As an emerging innovator in sustainable processing, Northstar Clean Technologies expects that 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, public edition will help streamline its current business processes, as well as serve as a foundational ERP that can support its growth and scale with it.
  • Leanin鈥 Tree, which ships more than 20 million greeting cards per year featuring original artwork by independent artists from around the world, selected 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, public edition and 51风流Datasphere, among other solutions. Through GROW with SAP, Leanin鈥 Tree will be migrating from 51风流ERP Central Component (51风流ECC) and is aiming to fully transform and optimize its financial processes while adopting an 鈥渙ut-of-the-box鈥 approach that incorporates 51风流best practices.
  • PureTech Scientific, which was formerly Chemours Glycolic Acid Division and is a global leader in organic synthesis of ultra-high purity alpha hydroxy acids for the life sciences and specialty chemical industries, selected GROW with SAP, among other 51风流solutions. Through 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, PureTech Scientific is aiming to adopt a cloud ERP that can not only meet the requirements of today, but of the future. GROW with 51风流enables PureTech Scientific to have a solution that is ready-to-run while also offering scalability, the delivery of continuous innovation, and support of PureTech Scientific鈥檚 growth ambitions.
  • Phoenix Global, a provider of steel mill services to steel producers worldwide, selected GROW with SAP. By adopting 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, public edition through GROW with SAP, Phoenix Global is aiming to get a ready-to-run cloud ERP that can deliver the latest best practices and continuous innovation. Through SAP, Phoenix Global is aiming to accelerate its digital transformation and further improve its operational processes.
  • Graybar, a leading North American distributor of electrical, communications, data networking, and industrial products, selected RISE with SAP. By using SAP, Graybar expects to simplify its processes, improve its efficiency, and enhance its customer service capabilities.

We鈥檙e also seeing many customers harness the power of their data with solutions like 51风流Datasphere and 51风流Sustainability Control Tower, which can create reliable and authentic sustainability data. Some customers that chose other 51风流solutions in Q3 include:

  • Adobe, a global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions, will be leveraging 51风流Datasphere and 51风流HANA Cloud within 51风流Business Technology Platform to help optimize its data strategy while also improving efficiency and business value by reducing complexity and cost.
  • Fluence Energy, which is a global market leader in energy storage solutions and services and optimization software for renewables and storage, selected the RISE with 51风流solution and 51风流Sustainability Control Tower, among other solutions. By using SAP, Fluence Energy is aiming to scale faster, gain better visibility into its supply chain, and improve overall efficiency.

And it鈥檚 not just customers starting their journey with SAP: Q3 also saw a number of organizations go live on their 51风流solutions, an incredible step towards realizing value from their transformation. Some examples include:

  • The City of Vancouver, located in British Columbia, Canada, went live on 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, private edition via RISE with SAP. By using 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, the City of Vancouver expects to be able to adopt innovation quicker, in addition to simplifying its digital landscape and improving overall efficiency.
  • Gilead Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people, went live on 51风流Ariba solutions, including 51风流Business Network. In addition to creating a globally connected platform that allows its suppliers and buyers to collaborate, 51风流Ariba solutions are helping Gilead Sciences streamline its global procurement process.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, and we鈥檙e not done yet. We鈥檙e continuing to invest in the innovations that will deliver growth, value, and success to our customers around the world 鈥 and that will continue to support our customers鈥 transformations here in North America.


Lloyd Adams is president of 51风流North America.

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51风流North America Closes 2022 with a Strong Fourth Quarter, Sees Impressive Growth in RISE with SAP /2023/02/2022-q4-rise-with-sap-momentum-sap-north-america/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:00:06 +0000 /?p=202633 NEWTOWN SQUARE 鈥 In the fourth quarter of 2022, North American businesses of all sizes selected RISE with SAP.]]> NEWTOWN SQUARE 鈥 During the fourth quarter of 2022, organizations of all sizes and industries across North America turned to (NYSE: SAP) to drive critical business outcomes and growth, lead their cloud transformations and simplify business processes.

The RISE with 51风流solution also continued its strong rate of adoption, capping off a year of notable growth.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a quarter of incredible cloud growth for 51风流North America,鈥 said Lloyd Adams, President, 51风流North America. 鈥淣ot only did we witness a record number of new companies choosing to partner with SAP, but we also celebrated numerous organizations, including PetSmart and Delek US, successfully going live on our solutions.鈥

Notable wins with the RISE with 51风流solution include:

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation will be leveraging the RISE with 51风流solution to expand its enterprise cloud capabilities and introduce the tools needed to implement core business processes in managed FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments through the 1LMX initiative.
  • Sub-Zero Group Inc., which manufactures appliance brands Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove, selected 51风流software to help further modernize its organization. Using 51风流software, specifically the RISE with 51风流solution and 51风流Ariba solutions, Sub-Zero Group expects to not only simplify its business, but to keep pace with the demand for its products.
  • Lumen Technologies Inc. selected RISE with 51风流and the 51风流Billing and Revenue Innovation Management solution, among other solutions.

During the fourth quarter, 51风流and ExxonMobil Corporation announced their joint intent to form an industry-defining relationship. 51风流looks forward to working with ExxonMobil to establish and adopt industry best practices using the latest technology architecture and to scale the RISE with 51风流offering to meet the needs of very large, complex global enterprises. This is in support of ExxonMobil鈥檚 process and systems transformation journey.

Additional organizations that selected 51风流in the fourth quarter include the City of Vancouver, Builders FirstSource Inc., Benjamin Moore, Grayhill Inc. and the Eugene Water & Electric Board.

51风流North America also witnessed notable growth among its lines of business, chiefly among 51风流Business Technology Platform and 51风流S/4HANA.

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Lloyd Adams Named President of 51风流North America /2022/08/lloyd-adams-president-sap-north-america/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:00:44 +0000 /?p=199062 WALLDORF听鈥 Over the last 24 years, Adams has played an integral role in the transformation of 51风流in North America.]]> WALLDORF鈥 Effective September 1, Lloyd Adams will oversee strategy, operations, people, sales, services and profitability across the United States and Canada for (NYSE: SAP).

鈥淥ver the last 24 years, whether in senior sales roles or leading the development of marketing strategies for the company, Lloyd has played an integral role in the transformation of 51风流in North America,鈥 said Scott Russell, Executive Board Member, Customer Success, SAP. 鈥淗e has built a reputation for being a champion of high-performance culture, an advocate for inclusivity across our workforce and a catalyst for innovation in support of our customers鈥 success. We are confident his appointment will be pivotal to the continued growth and acceleration of SAP鈥檚 long-term success.鈥

Since joining 51风流in 1998, Adams’ career has included a progression of presales, inside sales and marketing leadership roles in the United States and the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, Adams served as managing director of the East region of the United States, responsible for the strategic direction, customer success, profitability and overall leadership of one of 51风流North America鈥檚 key market units. The region covers all lines of business, including cloud and on-premise software as well as service and support to hundreds of customers, from small businesses to large corporations across a multitude of industries.

鈥淥ver the last two years, our team in North America came together and focused on building out the portfolio of solutions and tools our customers needed to make the crucial move to the cloud. We are proud to have been instrumental to so many on their journeys to become best-run businesses,鈥 said Adams. 鈥淲ith so much global uncertainty, customers are turning to us now more than ever to help overcome the challenges they face, from sustainability to supply chain resilience and business model transformation. Driving our customers鈥 ongoing success remains the top priority for our team here in North America and our partner ecosystem.鈥

Adams succeeds DJ Paoni, who held the position of president of 51风流North America for five years, substantially growing the business, the customer roster and the sales team. In August 2022, after 26 years with SAP, Paoni made the decision to retire.

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RISE with 51风流Gains Strong Momentum Across North America /2022/07/rise-with-sap-north-american-businesses-q2-momentum/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:15 +0000 /?p=198184 WALLDORF 鈥 A strong rate of adoption continued across businesses in the region.]]> WALLDORF 鈥 51风流(NYSE: SAP) today announced that the RISE with 51风流solution continued its strong rate of adoption across businesses in North America, as organizations of all sizes selected 51风流in the second quarter of 2022 to help drive their cloud transformations.

Hundreds of companies selected RISE with 51风流in the first half of the year, with public cloud gaining traction as the deployment of choice with many customers.

  • Pitney Bowes Inc., a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics and financial services to more than 90% of Fortune 500 organizations, selected RISE with 51风流to transform and modernize its EMEA business. By transitioning to 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, SAP鈥檚 public cloud offering, and leveraging 51风流Business Technology Platform, Pitney Bowes expects benefits such as business process simplification, standardization, increased agility and an ability to meet its future growth ambitions.
  • In Q2, EisnerAmper, one of the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the United States, selected RISE with SAP. Infosys Ltd. is implementing the flexible and scalable 51风流S/4HANA Cloud suite, SAP鈥檚 public cloud offering, to help EisnerAmper meet its growth ambitions over the coming years.
  • Moderna Inc. is delivering on the promise of mRNA as the key to a new class of vaccines and innovative therapies. The Spikevax vaccine has been a breakthrough and is helping the world to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderna has ambitious growth targets based on its rapidly expanding pipeline of 40-plus mRNA-based vaccines and therapies. That鈥檚 why Moderna has selected RISE with 51风流to get the cloud flexibility and scale to support its growth. The new agreement includes an upgrade of its current ERP system while leveraging 51风流Business Technology Platform for customer-specific applications. RISE with 51风流will provide Moderna scalable and automated end-to-end processes across research and development, sourcing, distribution, regulatory control and finance 鈥 helping Moderna enhance its global leadership position as an mRNA focused innovator.
  • GlobalFoundries Inc., one of the world鈥檚 leading semiconductor manufacturers, selected 51风流in a competitive win over the incumbent. RISE with 51风流will be playing a critical role in GlobalFoundries鈥 path forward, as it continues to modernize, standardize and transform its business. By using solutions such as 51风流S/4HANA and 51风流Ariba, 51风流Concur and 51风流Signavio solutions, among others, GlobalFoundries expects 51风流software to deliver significant value across the entirety of its organization.

Others that selected RISE with 51风流include American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, STEMCELL Technologies Inc., and Align Technology Inc., the maker of Invisalign clear aligners. Additional organizations that chose 51风流in the second quarter include Analog Devices Inc., Tennant Company and Microsoft. PGA Tour, M&T Bank Corp., The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and The New York City Department of Education selected Experience Management solutions from 51风流and Qualtrics. 51风流Signavio solutions gained traction as well.

Corning Incorporated, one of the world鈥檚 leading innovators in materials science and a customer of 51风流S/4HANA, last quarter selected the full 51风流Signavio portfolio. The portfolio will play a crucial role in driving collaborative process management excellence and governance supporting Corning鈥檚 company-wide business ERP transformation initiatives. Expected benefits include increased transparency for harmonizing and optimizing processes.

鈥51风流North America continued to experience double-digit cloud revenue growth, a stable support business and strong bookings performance driven by a good balance of existing and new customers this quarter,鈥 said John DiPlacido, Chief Financial Officer, 51风流North America. 鈥淲e also saw 51风流S/4HANA, our business process transformation portfolio, 51风流SuccessFactors Human Experience Management Suite and 51风流Concur solutions continue to play a significant role in our customer鈥檚 transformation efforts.鈥

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Companies Across North America Turning to 51风流for Cloud Transformation /2022/04/north-american-sap-customers-cloud-transformation/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:05 +0000 /?p=196190 WALLDORF 鈥 Companies of all sizes and industries are betting on RISE with 51风流and flagship cloud solutions.]]> WALLDORF 鈥 (NYSE: SAP) today announced that companies across North America chose 51风流in the first quarter of 2022 to help drive their cloud transformations and future-proof their businesses, driving solid cloud bookings growth performance and current cloud backlog for the region.

鈥51风流experienced outstanding cloud revenue growth in North America last quarter thanks to companies of all sizes and industries betting more and more on the RISE with 51风流solution and our flagship cloud solutions,鈥 said DJ Paoni, President, 51风流North America. 鈥淲e also saw strong growth in 51风流Business Technology Platform and strong performance in our intelligent spend management and HXM lines of business. This momentum, coupled with stability in our support business, is driving more predictable revenue to new heights.鈥

North American companies that chose 51风流in the first quarter of 2022 include PetSmart Inc., Rivian Automotive Inc. and The Chemours Company, among many others. Others, such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and The Kroger Company, continued to place their confidence in software from Qualtrics, contributing to its strong growth.

Microsoft Corporation announced it would become the first public cloud provider to adopt the RISE with 51风流solution and 51风流S/4HANA to transform the deployment its own 51风流ERP software.

Other highlights include:

  • TELUS Communications Inc. is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with US$17 billion in annual revenue and 17 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security. TELUS will be using RISE with 51风流to transition its ERP to the cloud. By using 51风流S/4HANA, business process intelligence solutions and 51风流Business Technology Platform, TELUS aims to unlock the full potential of its 51风流S/4HANA transformation. 51风流will help TELUS further meet its customer needs and improve experience as well as support its growth ambitions.
  • Zero Motorcycles Inc. is a global leader in the production of high-performance electric motorcycles and powertrains. To help scale its manufacturing operations to meet rising demand, Zero Motorcycles selected 51风流to serve as its digital core in an end-to-end replacement of its legacy technology systems. With the implementation of 51风流S/4HANA using the RISE with 51风流solution, as well as solutions such as the 51风流Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration solution, Zero Motorcycles expects 51风流to serve as the foundation of its future scale and growth ambitions.

Find more information on SAP鈥檚 global performance in Q1 2022 in our earnings announcement.

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